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Angkor depuis le Vietnam English translation pending
by Freespirit75 · 2003-12-12 · 3 replies
Bonjour,

je pars en janvier au vietnam en arrivant à Ho chi minh (Saigon) et je souhaite aller tout de suite à Angkor au Cambodge avant de revenir au vietnam visiter le pays. Existe t-il des tours operators qui organisent cela depuis Saigon ? en combien de jours et pour quel prix ? Faut t-il faire un visa special pour quelques jours Seulement ? A quis'adresser sur place pour le faire ? l'ambassade du cambodge ?

Merci de vos réponses.

Ludo
Croisière abordable aux Seychelles English translation pending
by AurelieL · 2003-11-09 · 3 replies
Bonjour,

Je me suis mariée en septembre et on a récolté assez d'argent pour deux billets secs pour les Seychelles en décembre. On a vu sur les catalogues des tours opérateurs des croisières en catamaran . Ca a l'air absolument génial mais pas super abordable. On ne cherche pas un bateau luxueux. c'est plutot le coté amarrage dans des lieux inacessibles qui nous plait. est il posssible de négocier sur place avec des propriétaires de bateaux ou des pecheurs pour effectuer une croisière de 3 ou 4 jours ?? Si vous avez des plans...

On cherche également un hébergement sympa et abordable à Praslin et La Digue soit chez l'habitant soit en Bungalow. Les adresses sont les bienvenus.

Merci
Hôtel Melia Cayo Guillermo? English translation pending
by Oceanie · 2003-09-30 · 7 replies
🙂 Bonjour, Je pensais aller a melia cayo guillermo le 11 JANVIER 2004 pour un semaine. 😮J'y vais avec une gagne funny, et qui veut faire des activites.😄j'ai entendu parle de "Jungle tours", je me demandais si c'etait si le fun que ca l'air ? 😊 Et je me demandais si il y a quelqu'un qui a ete l'a bas en JANVIER ? Et comment a t'il trouver la temperature et tout.est-ce que c'est vrai quand frais de choix de restaurant et de bouffe c'est bof? Les chambres standard est-ce que c'est beau? Les chambres standard est-ce que c'est seulement sur la base des motels? 😕Car je veux etre au moins a un etage superieur. Est-ce qu'il y a aussi des gens qui connaisse quelqu'un qui se sont marier l'a bas ou qui l'ont fait eux meme? car moi je vais aussi me marier pendant mon sejour.

J'adore ce site je l'ai decouvert que resamment et j'y suis tres souvent maintenant. Vous etes tous tres interessant je suis contente qu'il y est ce site .😉 Donnez moi le plus d'informations possible s'il-vous plait ce sera tres aprecier . Merci beaucoup d'avance.
Excursions possibles en Thaïlande English translation pending
by Guilltes · 2003-08-26 · 3 replies
Bonjour a tous,

On part avec un couple d'amis en thailande le 27 dec 2003, on prendrait donc un vol sec, mais pour un pays avec une histoire aussi belle que complexe merite quand meme mieux que de faire le tour du pays avec le guide du routard entre les mains !🙁

J'aimerais donc savoir s'il existe des tours operateurs (sur place ou france) qui pourrait "preparer" notre arrivée, c'est a dire, d'assurer les transferts, de trouver les hotels (les points d'accroches), et eventuellement de preparer des excus que l'on aura choisi... sans pour autant passer par des circuits pre-defini par les tours operateurs... accompagné de 55 touristes dans un bus, j'aime pas le "moutonage"... ca va me saouler assez vite😠

j'ai pas trop envie de perdre 2 jours par semaine a m'occuper des transferts, des hotels etc... et j'ai pas envie de partir en club... j'aimerais faire notre propre circuit, et rencontré des guides locaux (parlant francais si possible) pour qu'il nous comte les merveilles de la thaillandes...😇

Avez vous des bons plans???
Voyage de noces en Thaïlande, quel TO et quel circuit? English translation pending
by Corvus · 2003-06-30 · 3 replies
Bonjour à tous!

Je viens de parcourir le forum sur les sujets concernant la thailande et je le trouve très interesant. En effet, je dois partir en THAILANDE au mois de novembre (voyage de noce) et je souhaiterais opter pour une formule de type circuit proposer par les TOURS OPERATOR de type JET TOURS, ASIA, FRAM ou encore KUONI. Néanmoins, je ne vois pas trop de différence à part les prestations d'hôtels aussi, je souhaiterais avoir votre avis sur ce genre de circuit et vers qui dois-je m'orienter afin de faire un voyage inoubliable. Je me doute que ce genre de circuit est un peu conventionnel et assez touristique et qu'il vaut mieux partir seul. Néanmoins, je recherche également le comfort.

N'hésitez pas à me donner votre opinion sur ces circuits (organisations, prestations, visites, interet) car je ne sais pas vers qui m'orienter? Que faut t'il visiter impérativement? Y-a t'il des circuits mieux que d'autres?

Merci de vos réponses!
Le catamaran à Playa Pesquero English translation pending
by Nymic · 2003-03-27 · 1 reply
qqun a été en catamaran? est ce que ça vaut la peine pour le snorkling et est ce qu'ils servent un bon repas?
Meilleure période pour visiter l'Afrique du Sud et conseils divers English translation pending
by Carola · 2003-01-25 · 7 replies
je pense aller cette année en Afrique du sud, j'aimerais savoir quelle est la période la meilleure pour faire ce voyage (avril ou aout ?)

j'aimerais aussi avoir qq conseils sur des tours opérateurs (jet tours ou Ailleurs) par exemple ou autre

voyage organisé pour voir plus de choses ou voyage à thème ?

Merci de me donner qq pistes😇
Préparation voyage au Vietnam English translation pending
by Marie · 2002-11-04 · 12 replies
Bonjour,

Je souhaiterai me rendre au vietnam, je ne sais pas encore dans quelles conditions ni dans combien de temps, aussi, qui peut me dire la meilleure période pour partir, quels sont les tours opérators les mieux sur la destination et les sites à ne pas manquer, combien de temps prévoir si l'on veut faire un circuit le plus enrichissant possible, je suis interessée surtout par la vie des gens, les us et coutumes, les paysages plus que par les monuments et musées et n'ayant plus 2O ans j'aime un certain confort. Merci à vous.
Backcountry Skiing in Uzbekistan - Trip Report
by Justina · 2026-07-06 · 1 reply
Hello! We headed to Uzbekistan at the end of February 2026. The main goal of the trip was to explore the mountains on skis, but of course, we did some backpacking along the way too!

For skiing, we checked out two spots: first, the Chimgan and Amirsoy region. The infrastructure is brand new (hotels, ski lifts, restaurants). We managed some great tours, especially in Amirsoy, where the gondola gave us a real boost and let us go even further.

Next, we moved on to Gilan, just a stone’s throw from the Tajik border. The scenery was completely different—wild and rugged. We stayed in a super cozy little guesthouse, learned how to make Plov, and ate like kings. Despite the unpredictable weather, we had amazing ski tours. The villagers got a kick out of seeing us walk around with our skis on our shoulders—it’s probably not something they see every day!

After our skiing buddies headed home, we explored Khiva, Moynaq, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent before flying back.

As usual, we didn’t plan anything in advance, and traveling off-season was definitely the way to go. There was plenty of space everywhere. We traveled by train (except for Moynaq). It’s super easy—you buy tickets through the app, and you don’t even need to print them.

I couldn’t figure out how to post the links to the three videos I made from this trip, but you can find my channel in my profile. Have a look around! ;-)

If you’ve got any questions, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to answer as best as I can!
looking for a travel companion for a trek
by Furk · 2026-08-04 · 0 replies
hi I just booked tickets for September–October 2026 (3 weeks) in Uzbekistan—a country I haven’t visited yet. I’d love to find someone to join me for a few days of hiking in the mountains, but without going through a tour operator or hiring a guide. If anyone’s interested or has already done this, I’d love to hear all your tips. thanks
hiking info
by Furk · 2026-08-04 · 0 replies
hi there I’m heading to Uzbekistan for three weeks from mid-September to mid-October 2026—a country I haven’t visited yet. I’d love to do a few multi-day hikes in the mountains without going through a tour operator or hiring a guide. Has anyone here done this? It doesn’t have to be all trekking; day hikes are great too. I’m open to any tips!

Also, I see there are lots of train options if you book well in advance—does that only apply to the "fast" trains? Are there buses as well?

Thanks, community! 🙂
Local agency for trip and tours from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama
by Gilgom · 2026-05-28 · 1 reply
Hi, I'm looking for a local agency in Uyuni to do the trip and tours from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama. Thanks for sharing your experience!
USA Road Trip - November 2023
by Pinacoladada · 2026-04-24 · 13 replies
After staying in Aruba in November 2023, we picked up our camper van, which we had left in a hotel parking lot in Miami, Florida.

This isn’t our first road trip across the United States. Since we’re retired, we took the opportunity to travel along the American West Coast, starting with the Everglades in Florida to visit a few parks where we could spot alligators.

We also made a few stops in Mississippi and Texas to explore the most important cities in those states.

Did you know that Austin is home to the world’s largest urban bat colony? It’s truly impressive to see thousands of them take flight at dusk.

I invite you to keep reading this travel journal and watch the videos that’ll give you a little more insight into these different destinations.

Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Just click on the image to start the video.

To jump to a specific post, here are the relevant links:

FLORIDA:

Big Cypress National Preserve - Ochopee Captain Mitch's Everglades Airboat Tours Marco Island

MISSISSIPPI:

Exploring Biloxi

TEXAS:

Downtown Houston Corpus Christi San Antonio Attractions McNutt Sculpture Garden - San Antonio Mission San José - San Antonio Austin Attractions The World’s Largest Urban Bat Colony - Austin Downtown Fort Worth Attractions Downtown Dallas
City Sightseeing tour bus in Copenhagen
by Lacosta · 2026-04-18 · 2 replies
Hi! On June 10th, we’re heading off on a 10-day Baltic Sea cruise with CFC Cruises’ *Renaissance*. We’ll be stopping in Copenhagen, and we’re planning to take the City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses to explore the city with multiple stops. Could anyone tell me which quay cruise ships usually dock at and how to get from the quay to the nearest stop to board the tour bus? Thanks for your tips and suggestions!
Travel companions to visit American national parks & share a vehicle between April and June
by Marcelila · 2026-04-16 · 2 replies
Hello, We’re a French couple, aged 69 and 74, and we’d love to visit several national parks in the American West, including—of course—the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Valley of Fire, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Yellowstone National Park. We’re planning a flexible trip of 15 to 20 days between April and June 2027.

One of us will buy the America the Beautiful pass for $250, and we’ll obviously split the cost of gas.

I’ll answer the two questions you’re probably wondering about: Why aren’t we renting a vehicle ourselves? Because we’ve barely driven in our lives. And why aren’t we taking an organized tour? Because most group tours only hit a few parks and rush through with round-trip flights from France. We’d like to extend this trip to visit iconic American cities and places for an extra month and a half.

If you’re interested in visiting some of the parks—even if not all of them—with us, please let us know. As I mentioned, our dates are very flexible.

Thanks in advance! Elisabeth babeth.marcel@yahoo.
Morocco: How to travel while staying on a budget?
by Hamzacha · 2026-04-02 · 22 replies
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.

In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.

1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.

2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.

3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.

4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.

5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.

6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.

I think that’s it for now.

Take care
Recommended itinerary in Colombia with kids around Cartagena
by ElenaLf · 2026-03-02 · 1 reply
Hi there, We’re planning a two-week trip to Colombia with our two kids at the end of July – early August, with a round-trip flight to Cartagena. What itinerary would you recommend, knowing we’d prefer to avoid domestic flights? We were thinking of Cartagena, Tayrona Park, Mompox, and maybe an island. Do you think it’s a shame to skip big cities like Bogotá or Medellín? Thanks so much in advance for your help!
Four days in Doha in January 2026
by 4yne · 2026-02-22 · 74 replies
Hi everyone,

This short stay in Doha is part of a longer trip. It lets us break up a flight to the Seychelles.

Friday, January 16, The Corniche

Despite the adventures we had the day before (read about it here), we just can’t get up later than 8 a.m. Our minds are a bit clearer and a bit more positive after some sleep.

View of the Corniche from the 12th floor.



Breakfast is sumptuous—it really lifts our spirits.

On this Friday morning, almost everything is closed, so we head out to explore the Corniche, which is just a few hundred meters from our hotel in Old Doha.

A marathon is happening today on the Corniche, so the road is closed and empty, making it easy to cross. The palm-shaped streetlights are gorgeous when they’re lit up at night.



A little reminder of Qatar’s once-thriving pearl trade.



A memory of a much more recent past.



The sun is shining, but it’s not very warm—just 19°C at the hottest part of the day. Tough luck, last week it was 24°C.

The walk along the crescent-shaped Corniche is pretty long. From the old town to the modern center, where massive Dubai-style towers rise, it’s a 6 km promenade along the waterfront.



Many dhows are docked, waiting for tourists to take a little cruise in the bay, but visitors are scarce.



The skyscrapers are so stunning, you can’t help but admire them.







to be continued...
Mekong Delta: Which bases should we choose?
by Domigujan33 · 2026-02-02 · 3 replies
Hi there, After arriving in Ho Chi Minh City at the beginning of March 26, where I think I’ll stay for maybe two days (or more?), we’d like to spend a few days in the Mekong Delta. Is it better to stay in one place (Vinh Long, Cai Be, My Tho, An Binh, etc.) and take boat trips every day, or split our time between two or three spots, which means changing accommodation and moving our luggage around? Of course, agencies offer 3- or 5-day tours from Ho Chi Minh City, but are they really worth it, both financially and in terms of the visits themselves? What’s your experience with this? How did you do it, and if you had to do it again? Any tips? Thanks in advance for your help. Dominique
Driving across the Uyuni Salt Flats in a rental car
by Arnale · 2026-01-31 · 2 replies
Hi there, We’re planning a trip for two to explore part of Bolivia in a rental car from La Paz. To avoid joining a tour, is it possible to drive across the Uyuni Salt Flats in a rented car?

If so, is there an extra cost, and do we need to book a 4x4 or an SUV?

If not, I’m thinking of renting a standard car for the paved roads and taking a 2-day/1-night tour from Uyuni instead!

What do you think? Thanks for your tips. Arnale
Iceland: To do the Golden Circle or not?
by Nimou74 · 2026-01-27 · 8 replies
Hi everyone! 🙂

For once, I'm heading north... I’ve decided to spend a short time in Iceland, alone, during the first week of July. I’ll only have 5 full days there. Sure, it’s not much, so I’ll focus on what attracts me the most: the Highlands. Obviously, renting a 4x4—or even a regular car—on my own isn’t an option. That’s why I’m breaking my (probably unfounded) principles and have contacted local agencies for "day tours" in small-group format. Well, small-group up to 15 people, anyway... Oh well, I’m going for it! I’m really hesitant about visiting the Golden Circle on the last day, since I’ve read it’s become super crowded. I’d love your thoughts on this. Plus, if I visit that area, I’d want to include Bruarfoss, and as far as I know, only the Troll agency offers that detour. There’s also the Snaefellsnes Peninsula excursion that appeals to me, but it seems time-consuming. Time-consuming like the Jokulsarlon tour I’ve already booked. (But that’s on the first day, so I’ll still be full of energy!) By the last day, I’ll probably be running on empty... Otherwise, I’ll be doing 3 4x4 excursions that I’m really excited about: 1 in Thorsmork Valley, 1 in Landmannalaugar, and 1 in Kerlingarfjöll.

So, Golden Circle or no Golden Circle—that’s the question... Or maybe a relaxed day visiting Reykjavik and a lagoon. Blue Lagoon? Sky Lagoon? Meh...
What transportation options are there for Cotahuasi Canyon from Arequipa?
by Giwal · 2026-01-21 · 2 replies
Hi there, I’m planning to visit the Cotahuasi area in a few months. I’d like to know which bus companies operate the Arequipa to Cotahuasi route and which ones are the safest in terms of avoiding accidents. Is the road passable if we rent a car to get there? Has anyone reading this traveled by car to this destination? Thanks in advance for your reply.
Accommodation and guide for Leyva and Barichara
by Mamouchka · 2025-12-24 · 4 replies
Hi there, Do you have any recommendations for comfortable accommodation in Leyva and Barichara? We're also looking for a guide to explore the areas around these two towns (parks, waterfalls, etc.). Thanks for your tips!
Do you know any local agencies in Colombia?
by Mamouchka · 2025-11-14 · 11 replies
Hello, We’re a retired couple planning a trip to Colombia in January 2026. We’ve been reading the current travel advisories for the country, and they’re quite alarming. Do you have any recommendations for trustworthy local tour agencies we could contact to help organize visits to safe areas? Thanks so much.
Is it possible to do the Tour du Mont Lozère while camping?
by Pilounet1953 · 2025-10-23 · 5 replies
Is wild camping possible? Are there campsites and places to restock along the way, and is water available? Thanks for your answers! Pierrick
Lan Ha Bay Cruise (Vietnam)
by Mae317 · 2025-10-13 · 2 replies
Hello,

We’re heading to Vietnam next March and would love to do a cruise in Lan Ha Bay, which seems like a more preserved and less touristy alternative to Halong Bay. However, there are so many different companies out there, and we’d really appreciate your advice and firsthand experiences to help us make the right choice.

We’re looking for a 3-day, 2-night cruise on a small-capacity boat to avoid overly large groups.

A big thank you to anyone who takes the time to share their recommendations to help us with our search!

Have a great day! 🙂
Climbing Villarrica Volcano with a Minor (16 years old)
by Davacer · 2025-09-25 · 1 reply
Hello everyone, This coming November, I’ll be joining my family who lives in Villarrica, and I’d love to take the opportunity to climb the volcano. I’ve been dreaming of doing it with my 16-year-old little brother, who’s in excellent physical shape and very athletic. However, after checking out the "reputable" booking sites, I noticed that most guides systematically refuse anyone under 18, with no possibility of an exception—even though I’d be fully prepared to take full responsibility. I think that’s really too bad. Do any of you know if there are any serious agencies or guides who accept young people who are at least 16? Your feedback or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much! 😊
Can you hike without a guide in Northern Vietnam?
by Apilipol · 2025-09-17 · 6 replies
A message in a bottle: For a three-week trip in November... is it possible to go hiking without a guide in northern Vietnam, getting around to the hiking sites by public transport, bikes, or on foot? And if so, which areas specifically? Thanks to anyone who replies!8
Agency for a safari in Tanzania
by Arnaud3576 · 2025-09-12 · 3 replies
Hi there,

I'm looking for a reliable agency for a safari in Tanzania starting from Arusha.

I was considering Sumbi Extra Miles Safari. Has anyone got any feedback on them? Thanks in advance! Arnaud
Luggage transport between two cities
by Soccer · 2025-09-07 · 4 replies
Hi, I’m planning a bike trip in Italy starting from Pisa to Cinque Terre and I’m looking for a company to transport two suitcases. The suitcases are picked up in the morning at our hotel and dropped off at the next hotel along our route. I’m looking for something like *La Malle Postale* in France, which some people use on the Camino de Santiago. Thanks for your feedback!

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